I'm a 2nd grade teacher in Surprise AZ (DUSD). I have been to the last 2 conferences in Souther CA. My school is REALLY into brain-based teaching strategies. I was wondering if anyone could send me the picture of the brain as it relates to WBT that was handed out at the conference. I need it to explain the WBT rationale with some teachers at my school. I noticed that on the website, the "RESEARCH" section says "Coming Soon." When can we expect something in this section? I LOVE what was explained about the different parts of the brain at the last conference, but I couldn't take notes fast enough (I was busy mirroring!) Hee hee! Thank you!

There is now information under the research tab. It is great stuff and it should help for now.

I have done extensive research and presented on 21st Century Learning. WBT and 21st Century Learning are correlated nicely. Here are a few research points that may be of help:
1. At least 87% of students in any given classroom are not auditory or text-based learners. [Jensen] They are either visual or visual-kinesthetic learners.

2.3M study revealed that when showed 100 photos of people; Digital Dinosaurs recalled 10%, Digital ImmigrantsI recalled 60%, and Digital Natives [our students] recalled 90%. The eyes process and interpret images 6x faster than words!

3. The "Learning Pyramid" focuses on retention rates...5% of lecture, 10% reading, 20% audio-visual, 30% demonstration, 50% discussion group, 75% practice by doing, and 90% teaching others/immediate use. Teach-Okay!!!

All of this operates on a continuum from passive receiving of information and
traditional learning with a primary focus on LOTS (lower order thinking skills)
to active participation and engagement with information, and a focus on HOTS
(higher order thinking skills).

Colorado Guy,
Can you tell me where to get more information on the "Learning Pyramid"?

Thanks, Jason